Welcome to MCAN, Mullumbimby Community Action Network

MCAN was formed in response to the potential hijacking of our local economy by the globalised Woolworths entering our small town. Our community was unable to stop them - however they afforded us a brilliant opportunity to become more aware of LOCALISATION, strengthening our economy sustainably, building solidarity and community resilience from the bottom up.

Now, the fear of the Northern Rivers becoming an industrialised gasfield is far worse than becoming a clone town. Petroleum Energy Licence PEL445 (Arrow Energy) covers Byron Shire and beyond. MCAN is supporting the LOCK THE GATE movement, which is not aligned with any political party. It is a grassroots community alliance gathering strength to become the biggest social movement in Australia.

To the 97.7% who said YES to Byron shire being gasfield Free
Lock the Gate is a nationall alliance building a powerful social movement across Australia. It works 24/7 in many directions.... Read more:
Posted: 29Mar2014 16:44

John Fenton Us farmer and gas activist who was featured in the Gaslands movie will be appearing at the Bangalow Hall on monday night 24th March at 6pm.
The US Environental Protection Agency found that fracking the 200 wells in Pavillion Wyoming polluted the water.Drinkin... Read more:
Posted: 20Feb2014 19:48

Donations for finger food requested for special information evening about the
impending doom of the Leard Forest if Whitehaven's coalmine is expanded as approved last year.
A blockade at Maules Creek has been established for nearly 18 months and they ... Read more:
Posted: 9Jan2014 19:28

A merry turnout of campaigners rocked up to celebrate the official launch of the Mullumbimby Gasfield-Free (GFF) sign at the eastern approach to the town while passing motorists peeped their support.
The GFF signs, which are popping up all over the s... Read more:
Posted: 28Oct2013 21:50

Mullumbimby Farmers market buzzes! "This how Mullumbimby residents like to shop" says a marketgoer in this video. It�s a feast for all the senses; from the first glimpse of the colourful tents, the textures and hues of the just-picked fruit and vegges, the sample t... Read more: [Video] [No-popup]
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We are Aussies Against Fracking, a group of like minded individuals, entertainers and musicians who are opposed to plans and permissions to use Australian Crown Land, private land and residential land for the purpose of Coal Seam Gas mining (Fracking).... Read more: [Video] [No-popup]
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